Derek Bentley
Managing Director @Arvense Group
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Arvense Group
Dallas, TX, US
Arvense Groups’ experienced consultants create value for manufacturing companies by working hands on to generate lasting results that rapidly move the needle.How we create value:• Increasing throughput without capital expenditures • Optimizing supply chain, logistics and material handling • Turning around troubled suppliers• Modernizing production facilities• Quickly ramping up production for new model introduction • Assessing value creation opportunities for acquisition targets• Implementing improvements post-acquisitionIndustries we serve:• Automotive suppliers• Recreational products• Aerospace suppliers including fuselage• Oil and gas equipment • Consumer and commercial appliance manufacturing• Metal operations – all metals, all processesDiverse client structures:• Privately owned (family businesses)• Publicly traded (fortune 500)• Private equity portfolio firms
EDUCATION
The Wharton School
Certificate- Corporate Governance: Maximize Your Effectiveness in the Boardroom
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Pittsburg State University
MBA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate- Smart Manufacturing : Moving From Static to Dynamic Manufacturing Operations
ABOUT DEREK BENTLEY
I strive to create and deliver value for our clients. I regularly engage with manufacturing clients to identify problems, develop innovative solutions, and implement to drive positive change. My experience includes working in the energy, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and real estate industries, providing services in four key areas: • Operational Excellence • Smart Manufacturing • Supply Chain Management • Project Management I have co-founded our business advisory firm, Arvense Group, to empower people toward achieving their goals with our team’s support. We help our manufacturing clients reduce their spending and remain focused on delivering value to their customers. I enjoy connecting the right people with the right capabilities to foster growth. In addition, we developed the Arvense F5 Methodology that blends high-impact tools from Change Management, Theory of Constraints, and Lean to deliver results fast. I believe true value is realized when wise strategic direction is paired with the unique ability to implement changes that really \"move the needle\". I am passionate about helping people overcome big professional challenges and finding a way to be successful!
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